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Andrew vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
8,189
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Michael mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrew and Michael boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.

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